Kumagaya Sports Culture Park|Field of sunflowers in contrast of black and yellow

Year 2025August 2025Augustsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kumagaya Sports Culture Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
A photograph capturing sunflowers lining the path toward the woods at Kumagaya Sports and Culture Park, rendered through the contrast of light and shadow.

This photograph captures sunflowers lining the path toward the woods at Kumagaya Sports and Culture Park, taken at the moment when sunlight accentuates their striking black and yellow contrast. It emphasizes the dynamic expression of nature. Kumagaya Sports and Culture Park is a recommended photography spot to visit during sunflower season. The vast sunflower fields stretching as far as the eye can see are impressive, and on clear days, the contrast with the blue sky creates a beautiful scene.Photography here offers a wide range of expressive possibilities, such as emphasizing the foreground while blurring the background, or using backlighting to make the petals translucent. Furthermore, incorporating the green of the Sports Dome and the trees into the background allows you to capture a uniquely Kumagaya-esque shot.

Date & TimeAugust 23, 2025 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationKumagaya Sports Culture Park
Address300 Kamikawakami, Kumagaya-shi, Saitama
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/1000s
ISO100
Shooting route on the same dayKumagaya Sports Culture Park →directional marker or indicatorEndo Farm

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